So when most people think of Microsoft, they think of Bill and Melinda Gates, right? However, we forget that Gates had a lot of help in founding this IT support giant. His co-founder, Paul Allen, was there, literally from day one. R.I.P. Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and tech innovator.
Paul Allen died yesterday from lymphoma. He was 65 years old. Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975. But that’s not all. He also created the two button mouse. Furthermore, Allen created other Microsoft products and continued to push for higher standards in tech world. In fact, many say if there were no Paul Allen, then there would be no computing as we know it. In 1983, he left Microsoft, but this was just the beginning of his IT service career.
Paul Allen went on to found Vulcan. With Vulcan, he invested into many companies and other places that deals with everything from enhancing culture to fighting climate change. Soon, Allen became one of the greatest philanthropists in Seattle’s history. His own website says his giving surpassed $2 billion. For example, in 2003, he founded the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Here, he funded brain studies and combated brain illnesses, like concussions.? He also built homes for homeless and low-income citizens that ares.
Allen was a huge sports leader. He owned the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers. Even there, he was known for using technology to improve players’ lives on and off the field. Tributes pour in from all over the Silicon Valley community. Tim Cook tweeted “…our world has lost a force for good.”. Jeff Bezos fondly remembered his love for inventions. Then, his friend Bill Gates remembered him as a man who loved technology, life, and everyone around him. I’m not only impressed by his heart and tech genius, but by Allen’s humility and his willingness to help anybody in need. These are things we can use not only in the tech world, but in the whole world. R.I.P. Paul Allen. Thank you for all you did for us.